Placer County Statewide Articles

Berkeley Tenants Union Alleges Property Owners Association Violated Campaign Laws

The Berkeley Tenants Union, a nonprofit of about 70 tenants throughout Berkeley, is filing a complaint against a landlord group over its initiative practices and campaign funding.According to a statement released Monday, the union is bringing its complaints to Berkeley’s …

He Found a Girl's Body in the Snow in 1979. Nearly 50 Years Later, DNA Shows He Killed Her

Lewis Randy Williamson found the body of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez off of Highway 243 in Riverside County nearly 50 years ago. DNA now shows he was her killer.

Biden Administration Outlines Options for Addressing Colorado River Water Shortages

Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.

Shoplifter Injured by Police Dog Gets Nearly $1-Million Settlement From Northern California City

A woman injured by a police dog as she was being arrested for shoplifting in Northern California is getting a settlement of nearly $1 million.

Fire Burned a Quarter of Avocado Acreage in Ventura County. How One Farmer Hopes to Rebuild

The Mountain Fire burned about a quarter of Ventura county's avocado harvest. The county is the number one producer of the fruit in the state.

San Mateo County Workers Win 15% Wage Boost, New Paid Holiday in Tentative Deal

The union representing about 2,000 San Mateo county workers will vote on a tentative contract calling for a 15% wage increase, a new paid holiday and increased county contributions to health care premiums.The proposed three-year contract between the County Board …

California Just Set Rules That Trade Short-Term Climate Gain for Long-Term Health and Safety

California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not come at the expense of environmental justice.

Why Did Someone Add a Giant Meth Pipe to MacArthur Park's Prometheus Statue?

While the Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, at his statue in MacArthur Park he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.

SF Symphony Youth Orchestra Begins 2024-25 Season With New Director Radu Paponiu, Sax Soloist Harry Jo

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra has established a reputation for being one of the world’s most accomplished youth ensembles. The SFSYO, which has provided preprofessional training to the Bay Area’s most talented young musicians at no cost since 1981, …

Pregnant Woman Shot in Stomach in San Francisco Neighborhood

A woman was shot in the SF Bayview neighborhood and the suspect is still at large.

Oakland Faces Insolvency Without Immediate Action, Budget Administrator Warns Council

The Oakland City Council was presented with a report Tuesday detailing a dire budget predicament that will likely result in millions of dollars in additional cuts to services.Led by its two biggest overspending departments, police and fire, the city is …

County Audit Finds Lax Accounting at L.A. Homeless Authority

An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has found lax accounting procedures. The LAHSA executive director says she knew of these problems and has been working to fix them.

Are You Tracking Your Health With a Device? Here's What Could Happen With the Data

The use of wearable technology and medical apps increased after the pandemic, but new research suggests that laws offer little protection for consumers who are often unaware just how much of their health data are being collected and shared by …

California’s Budget Is ‘Roughly Balanced,’ but Growing Deficits Expected

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.

San Mateo Supes Moves Closer to Charter Amendment in Ousting of Embattled Sheriff

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously moved closer to asking voters to give them the power to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office following a scathing independent report about her tenure. The board discussed a charter amendment …

How Will Passage of Prop. 36 Impact the Way Mendocino County Handles Drug Offenders?

ON FORD STREET in Ukiah stands a two-story gray building with the word “office” displayed on its exterior. The building is simple and unassuming, without a clear indication of its role in the lives of countless Mendocino County residents. Yet …

Maybe We Should Get Rid of the U.S. Department of Education

California schools might be better off without a powerful federal agency that's driven by ideological concerns rather than by a desire to help vulnerable children learn.

L.A. City Council Committee Approves Sweeping Housing Rezoning Plan

The L.A. City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a housing rezoning plan Tuesday that largely exempts single-family neighborhoods. The proposal now heads to the full city council.

Mayor-Elect Lurie Assembles Transition Team, Prepares to Tackle ‘Many Challenges’ SF Faces

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Monday announced his transition team, which will be led by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and former San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.“Every one of these incredible leaders brings a track record of shaking up the …

Napa County Officials Have Sandbags Ready at Various Locations for Coming Storm This Week

The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said sandbag locations are stocked and ready to go for the bad weather headed to the Bay Area. Citing the National Weather Service, the Sheriff’s Office said Napa County is under a flood watch with …